Top Ten Tuesday #5: Favorite Book Covers of Books I've Read

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week has a different theme, this weeks Top Ten Tuesday is Favorite Book Covers of books I've read.

(All tittles link to Goodreads!)

OK. So this is gonna be a short one guys, since I'm sick and can barely stand to sit at this computer right now. Enjoy!  

1. Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1) by Richelle Mead - I love the cover of all these books. Why? Because there's always a cute guy on the front of course! Actually gets a little distracting...

2.Wither by Lauren Destefano - Ugh, the covers are so magical and gorgeous.

3.Identity Theft by Anna Davies - This cover is so creepy and scary movie like, definitely what attracted me to the book. 

4.Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer - Say what you want about these books, the covers are awesome!

Link Me to YOUR Top Ten, it'll make me feel better :)  

Review: The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3) by Richelle Mead

Release Date: February 12th, 2013

Publisher: Razorbill

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 401

Source: Library

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood. (Add on Goodreads)

Review:

The third book of the Bloodlines series starts off a couple of weeks after The Golden Lily, with Sydney trying to remain in a friendship status with Adrian (why?!) . While also locating the mysterious rogue alchemist: Marcus and fighting the danger of  Ms. Terwilliger's powerful witch sister.

I loved this book! I'm pretty sure that I read the whole thing with a huge smile on my face like an idiot, especially any parts with Adrian and Sydney together. If you've read the first two books in the series (which I recommend) than of course your going to love this book like I did.

I feel like the characters are really what makes this book for me.  I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing Sydney grow since The Vampire Academy books, shes just one of those easy to love characters. She's smart without being annoying,  and doesn't make dumb decisions or fawn nonsensically over a boy but shes still imperfect in a way that makes her relatable. Ah.. Adrian I wanted to  just tell him to forget about Sydney and come be with me, HA! But no, you have to be blind to not see that they're meant for each other. The fun banter between them brings both comic relief but also adds to their likability. I even love the minor characters; Jill and Eddie always make me smile, I really hope that they end up together by the end of the book. The only person I didn't like was Marcus, I know that he had a actual purpose in the story but I couldn't help but feel that he was dull and a little out of place in the book.

I won't say anything to spoil the ending but I will say it was a huge shocker that left me wanting to jump write into the book.

The Bloodlines world, although obviously fantasy, is written in a way that makes it seem very real. When I'm reading a book I usually see it as movie in my head, and Mead's writing style makes that easier with vivid plot and character descriptions. I also really like that Richelle Mead isn't bothering with a love triangle at this point because it gets so overplayed in teen literature. My only real plot negative is that at some points the story gets a bit slow but it's not in a way that obvious or bothersome.

My Final Thoughts:

To anyone who loves magic, vampires or just a really good book, I totally recommend The Indigo Spell. But read Bloodlines and The Golden Lily first! Adrian and Sydney's believable and sweet relationship will please romance fans but the incorporation of magic brings in some action as well. I can't wait for the next book: The Fiery Heart

Happy Reading,
                 Chloe
What series do you like better The Vampire Academy or Bloodlines? Let me know in the comments section.

Favorite Friday #1 (with GIFs!!!)

In my life I've read a lot of series some favorites, and some..... not so favorites. So, every friday or so I am going to ATTEMPT to post a favorite series of mine. Eventually I may run out, but for now we'll try it out.

This weeks fav... drumroll please...


               The Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine

As far as I know everybody and their momma loves this series. And if you don't...

 

                                     SHAME.ON.YOU. 

 Nothings perfect. Especially books, but The Morganville Vampires comes pretty close. It's got Action, Comedy, and Romance AND great characters. Wait.... Can one book have all that? 

You got it dude!

Thanks Michelle. I actually used to see it in the store and skip over it because I didn't like the books covers. I know. I know, your not supposed to choose a book by it's cover.
 

But then I saw the first book at the library and decided to give it a try because I didn't really have anything else to read. I actually didn't think I would even like it. When I started it I was like....

                                            .....then...

...then...

...and once I got to the cliff hanger ending...

...and once I found out the next book wasn't in the library...

.... and then I just kinda wanted to do this...

Bear suicide is no joke people.

 Anyways, it's by the funnest series I've read. It brings a sort of comfort and joy that few books can accomplish. Heres one of my favorite qoutes.

Eve: "We nearly got killed over ice cream."
Shane: "Another thing I don't want on my tombstone."
Claire: "You have others?"
Shane: "*first finger* I thought it wasn't loaded. *second finger* Hand me a match so I can check the gas tank. *third finger* Killed over ice cream." (Devianart.com)

Summary: If you haven't read the series. It's about a 16-year-old girl named Claire Danvers who moves to Morganville, Texas to attend college (she graduated early). After a run in with some nasty bullies she moves in with, Shane, Eve and Michael the town misfits. She then then soon realizes that the town is run by vampires, and crazieness ensues. 

Ah... that's a different kind of crazy.... but you get it.

So, do I recommend this book?

Hell Yes, Son!

 Books in the series:

Glass Houses

The Dead Girls Dance

Midnight Ally

Feast of Fools

Lord of Misrule

Carpe Corpus

Fade Out

Kiss of Death

Ghost Town

Bite Club

Last Breath

Black Dawn

Bitter Blood

Fall of Night (comming soon)

What's your favorite series?

Can't Wait for Books #1

So yesturday I was looking at my "to read" section on Goodreads (which I believe is now up to 90) and there are just way to many books that I want to read but are taking forever to come out. So here are a few.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Between #1) by April Genevieve Tucholke

Release Date: August 15th, 2013

Publisher: Dial

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 368

You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery...who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch (Goodreads)

This is the first book in a series so I don't really have anything to go off of but the synopsis was enough to get  me hooked. So now everytime I look at the expected publication date it makes me want to cry to the heavens; WHY IS THIS BOOK NOT OUT YET!!!!!!

The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines #4) by Richelle Mead

Release Date: November 19th, 2013

Publisher: Razorbill

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 416

In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .

But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.

Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe (Goodreads).

I am in love with Richelle Mead and her books, ever since I read Vampire Academy I've been hooked (do I use that word a lot). I didn't even think that I would like Bloodlines because I usually don't like spin- off series but I might even like Sydney as a main character better than Rose. Anyway I am so excited to read this, I can't wait to see whats next for Sydney.

Fall of Night (Morganville Vampire #14) by Rachel Caine

Release Date: May 7th, 2013

Publisher: New American Library

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 352

Thanks to its unique combination of human and vampire residents, Morganville, Texas, is a small college town with big-time problems. When student Claire Danvers gets the chance to experience life on the outside, she takes it. But Morganville isn’t the only town with vampire trouble...

Claire never thought she’d leave Morganville, but when she gets accepted into the graduate program at MIT, she can’t pass up the opportunity. Saying good-bye to her friends is bittersweet, especially since things are still raw and unsettled between Claire and her boyfriend, Shane.

Her new life at MIT is scary and exciting, but Morganville is never really far from Claire’s mind. Enrolled in a special advanced study program with Professor Irene Anderson, a former Morganville native, Claire is able to work on her machine, which is designed to cancel the mental abilities of vampires.

But when she begins testing her machine on live subjects, things quickly spiral out of control, and Claire starts to wonder whether leaving Morganville was the last mistake she’ll ever make... (Goodreads).

Theres not many people I know that don't love this series, I mean it's on it's 14th book and Rachel Caine manages to still make it amazing. I jsut have to keep reminding myself; "one more month, one more month...."

Sweet Peril (The Sweet Trilogy #2)

by Wendy Higgins

Release Date: April 30th, 2013

Publisher: HarperTeen

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 374

Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things.

Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life (Goodreads)?

I read the first book in the trilogy last December and have been waiting for this book ever since. I can't even explain how great I think these books are, luckily I only have to wait about 3 more weeks for it to come out.

Now that you've listened to me, what books are you excited for?